Mall Map
Our Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) "Mall Map" is used to welcome and inform members and visitors alike at our physical location of 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue.
However, it is also movable and can be temporarily used at various events like Maker Faires.
Behind the scenes
Our Mall Map requires power for the display and Raspberry Pi, and an optional Internet connection for software updates.
The size is approximately xx, and the weight is yy. (Moving it does not require a forklift.)
The first map, which was originally drawn in Adobe Illustrator, detected mouse click events and then launched pages from our wiki: https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org
Our current map, a more stylized version of our 'space, accepts button and joystick input from a wired Xbox game controller and loads data from a JSON file on the Pi.
Sixteen PPM members contributed
- Ben S, Chris M, Chris S, Drew J, Greg B, Joey C, John N, Les F, Lisa M, Marvin H, Mathew P, Nate R, Pavan D, Ross H, Trevor B, and Warren J made our Mall Map successful.
Our code is under version control on GitHub: https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display
Ongoing Tasks
- Decide if the system will be on wheels (should be locking wheels)
- Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users(!)
- Implement a proximity sensor(?)
- Keep the source map current
- Keep the wiki pages current, too
- Promote its use, both at PPM and at outside events.
Picture Gallery
Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
with QR Code engraved sign
Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
"After"
Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
with Welcome poster
Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
with old map
Mall Map In Progress
"Before"
Mall Map
frame only
Mall Map In Progress
Mall Map
original map only
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- Adobe Illustrator Tips
- Adobe Photoshop Tips
- Visual Studio Code Tips
- GitHub Tips
- QR Codes
- Linux Tools
- How To Slack
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #computing or #electronics
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
- PPM Tool Color Map — Interactive
- Search the PPM Wiki — include both Content pages and Multimedia
- Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki, or you notice something is outdated.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.